Chipotle-Lime Roast Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Name: Chipotle-Lime Roast Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 3/4-pound) whole roasting chicken; 2 teaspoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 1 teaspoon grated lime rind; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided; Cooking spray; 8 ounces tomatillos; 1 medium onion, quartered; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained; Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (3 3/4-pound) whole roasting chicken
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
Cooking spray
8 ounces tomatillos
1 medium onion, quartered
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken; trim excess fat. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from breasts and drumsticks by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
3
Combine butter, chile powder, rind, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cumin, and 1 garlic clove in a small bowl. Rub seasoning mixture under loosened skin and over breasts and drumsticks. Tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rack coated with cooking spray; place rack in roasting pan.
4
Discard husks and stems from tomatillos; cut into quarters. Arrange tomatillos and onion evenly around chicken. Bake at 375u00b0 for 40 minutes.
5
Increase oven temperature to 450u00b0, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of thigh registers 170u00b0. Remove chicken from pan; let stand 15 minutes.
6
Place tomatillos and onion in a food processor. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 3 garlic cloves, cilantro, juice, and chiles; process until smooth.
7
Remove skin from chicken; discard. Carve chicken, and serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

223

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 3/4-pound) whole roasting chicken, 2 teaspoons butter, softened, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, 1 teaspoon grated lime rind, and more.

Yes, Chipotle-Lime Roast Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle-Lime Roast Chicken With Tomatillo Sauce

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions